**Company Description**

**Work with Us. Change the World.**

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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**Job Description**

**AECOM** is seeking an **Environmental Planning Intern** to be based in our **San Diego, California** office. The candidate may also support our other offices in **Orange** and **LA** . This position will support our Impact, Assessment, & Permitting team within our Environment business line.

_This temporary position is expected to begin May/June 2024,_ _with an expected duration of 2-3 months and estimated 30-40 hours/week (there may be flexibility to extend the hours or duration)._

The Environmental Planning Intern will support our Impact, Assessment, & Permitting team within our Environment business line. Currently, AECOM prepares environmental impact assessment for surface, air, and marine transportation; transit; water; power; oil and gas; and land development projects.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, have excellent technical writing and interpersonal communication skills, and be highly client service focused. Most importantly, the candidate must have a positive attitude and a passion for learning and developing their skills as a planner.

_The responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to:_

+ Assist in the preparation of investigation reports, assessments, permitting, and drawings.

+ Interpret and record data and conduct research and analyses.

+ Contribute to environmental documents and compliance processes.

+ Provide appropriate support to AECOM multidisciplinary teams.

+ Assisting in developing solutions for tasks which may include: comprehensive planning and elements such as historic preservation, environmental impact assessment, environmental permitting, resource agency consultation and coordination, land use, transportation, capital improvements, infrastructure, housing, fiscal analysis, public policy, and site planning/analysis.

+ Work under the supervision of a project manager or senior-level team member.

+ Ability/willingness to travel to job sites and perform field work as needed.

**Qualifications**

**Minimum Requirements:**

+ Candidates must be currently enrolled in a university program pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Design, Historic Preservation, Architecture, Cultural or Natural Resource Management, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, or a related field with the intent to continue after the internship, unless graduating.

+ Candidates must have completed two years of study in their university program.

+ Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.

+ As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental and permitting processes and regulatory requirements (e.g. NEPA, CEQA, NHPA Section 106, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, etc.).

+ Experience with ArcGIS.

+ Working knowledge of MS Office Suite as well as overall strong computer proficiency.

+ Highly motivated and accountable.

+ Strong attention to detail.

+ Excellent organizational skills.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

+ Excellent technical writing, research, analytic, and graphic skills.

**Additional Information**

+ Relocation assistance and/or per diem is not available for this position.

+ Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

+ Travel of 10% is required for this position.

+ This position requires a hybrid work schedule which includes in office work in **San Diego, California** . The selected candidate must be available to work in **San Diego, California** on a scheduled basis.

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $26.00/hour - $29.00/hour.

**About AECOM**

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

**Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity**

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

**ReqID:** J10106682

**Business Line:** Environment

**Business Group:** DCS

**Strategic Business Unit:** West

**Career Area:** Planning

**Work Location Model:** Hybrid